Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University believes that scientific education and inquiry thrives in an inclusive and diverse community. We commit to fostering a climate of inclusion, fairness, and respect for all people. We seek to enrich our workplace and learning environments with students, researchers, faculty, mentors, and staff from the diverse population of Rice, Houston, the US, and the World.
In our pursuit of breakthrough scientific discovery, effective pedagogy, inspiring mentorship and dedicated service to promote scientific literacy to the general public, we will support and empower individuals of every race, religion, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, national origin and immigrant status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, physical appearance and ability, socioeconomic background, and military or veteran status, so that they can realize their potential.